First Presbyterian Annual barbeque dinner July 17th

 

[July 09, 2019] 

LINCOLN 

First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln continues to mark the 3rd Wednesday in July as the day they welcome the community into their fellowship hall for their once-a-year Pulled Pork Barbeque Dinner, proceeds of which come right back to benefit local missions. This year is no different as church volunteers are busy making plans for the 39th year of this annual event to be held on Wednesday, July 17 at the church located on the corner of Pekin and Ottawa Streets.

The menu again includes a pulled pork sandwich, slaw or applesauce, chips, a drink and a homemade dessert with ice cream. Tickets are available in advance at a discounted rate. They may also be purchased at the door that evening. Children 6 and under may eat free if they dine in. The event runs from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

With approximately 900 meals served each year, the church provides patrons with the choice of dining in the air-conditioned fellowship hall, gathering at tables outside in a tent where live entertainment will be provided, or taking advantage of carryout service.


Carryout dinners are available from the Ottawa Street door of the church building. The 300 block of Ottawa Street will be one way headed south and the alley behind the church will be designated as one way headed east between the hours of 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to better facilitate carryout traffic.

This event is the major fundraiser for First Presbyterian’s local mission activities with every penny being returned to Lincoln & Logan County.

A significant portion of the proceeds from the BBQ funds programs that benefit youth in Lincoln. A free 2019 summer program for 6th through 8th graders created by the church, entitled ”The Center for Creativity & Community,” provides a place for youth to explore their creativity and strengthen their connections within and with others. The church also created the local Food for Thought Program which provides weekend food bags for participating students at a local elementary school. Church volunteers shop for non-perishable food items and pack 100 bags every week during the school year. The bags are delivered to the schools on Thursday and school personnel drop them in student backpacks without calling attention to the recipients. In a survey, participating parents responded enthusiastically to the additional food for the weekend.

Other local mission projects include Coats for Kids, a Santa’s workshop for Community Action’s Head Start program and the Christian Childcare preschoolers, the Logan County Food Pantry, and a free garage sale that provides clothing, bedding, toys and household items for those in need in our community.

For more information, call 732-6141.

[Judy Rader]